Pan-seared Pork Chop / Blackberry Balsamic Reduction / Skillet Corn, Tomatoes, Bacon, Okra, Onions / Pommes Frites Recipe

Cooking Instructions

1. 1

   Prepare the Pommes Frites

   Peel and cut potatoes into thin strips. Soak in water for 30 minutes, then drain and dry thoroughly.

2. 2

   Heat vegetable oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C). Fry the potato strips in batches until golden and crispy, about 4-6 minutes. Remove and drain on paper towels, seasoning with salt.

3. 3

   Cook the Pork Chops

   Season the pork chops with salt and black pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add pork chops and sear for 4-5 minutes on each side until cooked through. Remove and let rest.

4. 4

   Make Blackberry Balsamic Reduction

   In the same skillet, add blackberries and balsamic vinegar. Bring to a simmer, mashing blackberries until they break down. Let reduce for about 10 minutes until thickened. Strain if desired.

5. 5

   Prepare Skillet Corn, Tomatoes, Bacon, Okra, and Onions

   In another skillet, cook bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble. In the bacon drippings, sauté onions until translucent, then add corn, okra, and tomatoes. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in crumbled bacon and chopped parsley.

6. 6

   To serve, place pork chop on a plate, drizzle with blackberry balsamic reduction, and serve alongside the skillet vegetables and pommes frites.